Cachaça Experience: Authentic Tasting Journey

Explore Brazil’s oldest Engenho, where history and tradition blend in every drop of authentic cachaça. Experience the past in a living, breathing distillery.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cachaça Século XVIII - Engenho Boa Vista - At Engenho Boa Vista, the oldest operational distillery in Brazil, visitors can explore the rich history of the site, once owned by the Tiradentes family. The tour provides insights into the artisanal cachaça production process, which maintains traditional methods like using direct fire and caypira yeast…
What's Included
  • Tasting of three cachaça labels
  • Water for on-site consumption
  • Glass used in tasting
Additional Information

In this place, time flows uniquely. Visitors don’t just learn about the history of cachaça — they experience it, surrounded by the scent of caypira yeast and the warmth of open flames. Engenho Boa Vista is more than just a setting; it’s a vibrant entity, with each element steeped in centuries of tradition. The true essence is found in its authenticity —…

Location
Cachaça Século XVIII - Engenho Boa Vista
Rua João XXIII
Follow the location to the Engenho Boa Vista - Cachaça XVIII Century. Enter the establishment and wait for the beginning of the experience.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Wagnerl75
Aug 10, 2026
Great. - Excellent walk is great service
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871valdirm
Jun 30, 2026
An excellent and historic experience - An incredible experience. From arrival until the time we left the attention was complete! João, grandson of the owner, very attentive and knowledgeable of the process and the history of the engine! An excellent experience that I highly recommend! Family and welcoming environment!!
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Priscilla
Jun 24, 2026
Learning to take cachaça with who knows!! - I visited the engine for interest in the history of the place and I was surprised how nice the visit was. The owner of the Engenho welcomed us and made a majestic presentation on the engine and the cachaça of the 18th century that they produce, uninterrupted since 1717. Wonderful trip!!! With right to class, causes and tasting!
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Marcoantonio_h
Jun 7, 2026
Sensational. I'd say it's... - Sensational. I would say it is one of the few alambics “RAIZ” we have. It's historic. Nando is the sons Francisco and João; they know a lot about the subject.
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Alexandre_d
May 28, 2026
The best alambic - Visiting this century-old alambic is a unique experience. Nando, the owner of the place, is intense, almost a poet. As intense as the cachaças he and his children produce. It was a joy for us. We left with our bottles to taste the method Nando taught us.
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Arimar_c
Apr 21, 2026
History and knowledge - Professional and relaxed guided visit. Lots of history and knowledge. Generous tasting of the cachaças.
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Leonardo_r
Mar 28, 2026
Excellent! - I did the guided tour with some foreign friends, and even in another language (English), the experience was amazing! Francis was able to pass on his passion for ingenuity and the whole tradition of his family in the production of cachaça for more than two centuries. I recommend the visit, it is really very interesting! My friends liked it too!
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Leah
Mar 21, 2026
Amazing visit, I would love to come back - This was such a great visit. We learned so much about the history of the Cachaça Seculo XVIII with João. It is definitly worth the drive from Rio. We had an amazing time, taste excellent Cachaça and got many recommendation. We did this visit as part of our tour of Latin américain wines and spirits and this was definitly one of the highlight. Many thanks to João and his family for having us.
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Anacz7619yt
Jul 25, 2026
Good experience - The guided tour was very good, the guides explain very well about the history of cachaça, however, I think during the tasting they could offer more cachaça
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J3653qkleonardov
Jul 25, 2026
Tasting - The visit is very interesting and worth it. The guide explains very well the history of the cachaça, the production process and the whole tradition of the place. The only point that made me give 4 stars was the tasting. Only three small doses are served for tasting, in a well reduced amount. In addition, two of the cachaça are very similar, basically changing the alcohol content (40% and 48%). I expected a more complete experience, with more varieties, explanations about the aromas and flavors and harmonizations with cheeses or sweets from the region. Overall, I recommend the visit. With a richer tasting, it would easily be a 5-star experience.
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From $7
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).